Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), in collaboration with Yuvak Biradari (Bharat), and in association with the Pro Bono Club & Centre for Applied Research in Public Health Law, is organizing “The International Policy Drafting & Presentation Competition 2025” on 12th May 2025.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Policy Drafting Competition 2025 aims to provide a platform for students to engage in policy formulation on pressing societal issues. Participants are expected to draft comprehensive policies aligned with the given themes and present them before a distinguished panel of academicians, policymakers, and legal experts.

With themes ranging from sustainable rural development and employment policies to federalism, institutional integrity, and healthcare reform, this initiative encourages participants to engage in critical analysis and propose innovative, impact-driven solutions. By fostering dialogue and research on these crucial issues, the competition aspires to contribute meaningfully to policy discourse and social change.

THEMES

1. "Transforming Rural India: Sustainable Development Strategies"

2. "Bridging the Employment Gap: Policy Solutions for Job Creation"

3. "Balancing Power: Rethinking Centre-State Relations"

4. "Reinforcing Institutional Integrity: Appointments & Autonomy of Regulatory Bodies and & Judicial Autonomy”

5. “Strengthening Health Systems: Redesigning Primary Healthcare Delivery in India

TIMELINE

1. Announcement of Competition-  7th March, 2025

2. Concept Note Reveal- 12th March, 2025

3. Last Date for Registration- 5th April, 2025

4. Last Date for Policy Submission- 14th April, 2025

5. Policy Presentation- 12th May, 2025

DETAILS OF THE COMPETITION

Date: 

12th May 2025​

Venue:  

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd and 6th Floor, MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076.

Eligibility: 

Open to undergraduate & postgraduate students (cross-institutional teams allowed)

Mode of the competition: 

Hybrid

AWARDS

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1st Prize:
INR 10,000 + Certificate of Merit

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2nd Prize:
INR 7,000 + Certificate of Merit 

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3rd Prize:
INR 5,000 + Certificate of Merit

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Consolation Prize (3 winners): 
INR 1000 each + Certificate of
Recognition

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Exciting Internship
Opportunities for Top Performers